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KV51 HCG

2001 Audi A6

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,221 mi
Last recorded168,221 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 HCG
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 168,221 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 166,076 miles

both front lower suspension rear arm bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear shock absorbers corroding

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front door catch sticking intermitantly

nearside headlamp lens starting to fade

oil around lower part of engine

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Nov 2016 166,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front lower suspension rear arm bushes deteriorating

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear shock absorbers corroding

minor stone chips to windscreen

nearside front door catch sticking intermitantly

nearside headlamp lens starting to fade

oil around lower part of engine

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2015 161,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

plastic over sills

rust on both front outer wheel arches

Pass 6 Oct 2014 156,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres just over 2mm

one bulb inoperative high level stop light

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 6 Oct 2014 156,287 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres just over 2mm

one bulb inoperative high level stop light

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 125,280 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 107,686 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have uneven tread depth on inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 107,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have uneven tread depth on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 85,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 61,331 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 52,350 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r wheel arch liner loose

o/s/r wheel arch repaired

rear discs corroded

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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KV51 HCG is a 2001 Audi A6 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV51 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV51 HCG registered?

KV51 HCG is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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